megaproject
noun
mega·proj·ect
ˈme-gə-ˌprä-ˌjekt 
-jikt,
also -ˌprō-
: a major project or undertaking (as in business or construction)
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The Belt and Road Initiative has seen large-scale investment in megaprojects including ports, railways and energy infrastructure in other Latin American nations like Peru, Chile and Argentina.
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Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
The costliest megaproject is Neom, the prince’s crown jewel.
—Vivian Nereim, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The megaproject is still winding its way through the approval process and has not yet made it to Fort Lauderdale’s commission or Planning and Zoning Board.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
These megaprojects often aim at showcasing commitments to sustainability through incorporating green spaces, renewable energy, and environmentally conscious infrastructure to align with global trends and national image-building efforts.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
The costliest megaproject is Neom, the prince’s crown jewel.
—Vivian Nereim, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The megaproject is still winding its way through the approval process and has not yet made it to Fort Lauderdale’s commission or Planning and Zoning Board.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
These megaprojects often aim at showcasing commitments to sustainability through incorporating green spaces, renewable energy, and environmentally conscious infrastructure to align with global trends and national image-building efforts.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for megaproject
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“Megaproject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megaproject. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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